A global organisation of M&A advisory services.
Established in 2004.
46 offices in 35 countries.
Brisbane
Represented by
BlueMont Capital
BlueMount Capital is a long established capital markets group with offices across the main Australian capitals. Our team members are highly skilled professionals with global experience and a proven track record in mergers and acquisitions, public floats, creating financial and capital management strategies, equity and debt capital financing, valuation, asset management and undertaking strategic business development.

M&A Worldwide is represented in Australia
by BlueMount Capital.
FIND US:
Ground Floor, Suite A, 201 Leichhardt St,
Spring Hill, Queensland 4000
Australia
+61731602840
Our team

Mark Rainbird

Flora Mok

Steve Hartley

Mitchell Rainbird

Birgit Rainbird

Alan Sharfman

Felix Cavalerie

Eugenia Arrarte

Managing Director
Mark Rainbird
Mark has over 30 years of experience in senior executive roles, including Chairman and board-level positions in private equity, ASX-listed, government, non-government, and unlisted organisations. Mark has extensive experience in capital raising, mergers and acquisitions.
Industry experience:
Agriculture; Healthcare; Information technology; Life sciences; Mining & Resources.

M&A Director
Flora Mok
Flora Mok has more than 20 years of professional M&A, tax and accounting experience in Hong Kong, China and Australia. She is a qualified accountant and has a proven track record of successfully and efficiently advising on complicated global M&A deals. Flora is a Fellow Member of the Chartered Association of Certified Accountants (UK) and a Member of the Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants (HK) and CPA Australia.
Industry experience:
Building & construction; Energy & renewables; Food; Hotels & restaurants; Retail and franchising

Senior Associate
Steve Hartley
Steve is a seasoned entrepreneur, public company director and business owner with over 25 years’ business experience. He has successfully advised and raised capital for start-up and high-growth companies in the resources, retail, technology, media, and manufacturing sectors and has been personally involved in over 72 business and property investment/divestment transactions totalling over $150m in transaction value.
Industry experience:
Building & construction; Business services; Media, printing and publishing; Retail and franchising; Transport & logistics.

Client Manager
Mitchell Rainbird
Mitchell has graduated from the University of Queensland with a Bachelor of Biotechnology (Hons 1st Class) majoring in Microbial Biotechnology and Innovation Management. He has completed his RG146 and has 8 years of customer service experience in hospitality and retail.
Industry experience:
Life Sciences.

Office Manager
Birgit Rainbird
Birgit has over 30 years customer sales, service, project management, operational and scheduling experience in the airline, campervan and tourist industries. She has studied Business Administration and has completed the Small Scale Offerings Board Sponsor training. Birgit has completed her RG146.
Industry experience:
Automotive, Leisure, Transports & Logistics.

Senior Associate
Alan Sharfman
Alan Sharfman is a seasoned and hands-on CFO with over 25 years’ experience delivering financial clarity, performance uplift and strategic transformation for fast-growing businesses. He has led finance operations across six countries, with deep expertise in due diligence processes, reporting, forecasting and scenario modelling. With sharp commercial judgement and a strong grasp of financial drivers, Alan translates numbers into clear strategies that improve performance, reduce inefficiencies and support better decision-making. He is recognised for his hands-on leadership and ability to deliver precise, actionable insights through robust reporting packs, dynamic dashboards and planning tools. Alan works closely with founders, boards and executive teams to optimise finance functions, drive digital transformation and deliver clear financial narratives that build control and investor confidence. He holds two degrees in finance, is a member of CPA Australia, and holds multiple certifications in financial modelling, forecasting and accounting system platforms.
Industry experience:
Education and training; Financial services; Information technology; Retail and franchising.

Client Services
Felix Cavalerie
Felix is currently pursuing a Bachelor of Advanced Finance and Economics (Honours) at The University of Queensland and has also studied Alternative Investments at the London School of Economics. His background encompasses B2C sales in insurance, utilities, and credit recovery management. Felix has experience at Morgans Financial, where he acquired knowledge in market analysis, financial statement review and client management. He was also selected for the 2024 Startmate Student Fellowship, where he pursued his entrepreneurial and startup interests, expanding his network of investors, mentors and founders. In addition, Felix holds a Gold Duke of Edinburgh International Award and was a semi-finalist in the Australian national 2024 JP Morgan Investment Banking Competition.
Industry experience:
Financial services; Insurance.

Investor Relations
Eugenia Arrarte
Before joining BlueMount, Eugenia was a Government Relations Coordinator for a multinational company in Venezuela for almost ten years, acquiring experience in international trade, customs, trademark registrations, and import/export. In addition, she gained experience teaching at the University and has completed the Small Scale Offerings Board Sponsor training. Eugenia has completed her RG146.